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April Layouts

As promised, I am back with my April layouts for Scrapbook Dreams:

The challenge was to use a number or numbers.  I chose to write out Liam’s weekly breakfast menu.  His choices coincide with which “Wiggle” day it is.  Complicated but it all came about through one of the Wiggle’s books – Mixed Up Breakfast.  It all makes perfect sense to Liam, lol.

The second challenge for April was based on this sketch:

Here is my take on that:

The customary yard glass (well, a 1/2 one in this case)  for Natasha on her 21st.

Catch up Time

I have been slack – again!  I hasten to add that I have a couple of small PC niggles and that I am not so motivated to blog after I packed a hissy fit and broke my keyboard!

OK – so March Layouts for Scrapbook Dreams:

The challenge here was to use an over-sized letter in the title.

and then:

This one was was all about “Comfort isn’t Always Pretty”.  I turned it around and did a layout about “Pretty is not always Comfortable”.

I will be back with my April Challenge layouts on the next post.

And Shell Made One For Me !

While I was at Shell’s, happily making my first mini book, Shell made herself a stunning mini using covered file folders, tags, digital graphics and a Vintage book.  I raved and raved over it and because hers used the first 6 months of the book (about gardening/flowers) she generously made me one to go with it, using the 2nd 6 months of the year.  Bless her! 

The quotes on the tags come from Brave Girls Club and you too can sign up to receive an inspirational message each day.

I am honoured to own a fabulous piece of Shell’s work and will treasure it always. The books go together like one of those Best Friend pendants but without the “naff” factor, lol

These photo’s are of Shell’s own book. (Yes, that is because I haven’t taken photo’s of my own yet).

  

Heartfelt Thoughts for Christchurch!

OMG! What utter devastation! I have both friends and family in the Canterbury Region and the 6.3 earthquake today has has caused total havoc there today!

Selfishly – I’m so relieved that my girl has not yet returned to Christchurch for her final year at Uni. I am also relieved to hear that her flatmates are together – at home – and are all ok.

As I write, there are 65 confirmed deaths from today’s earthquake! I am glued to the TV news in a way I have not been since Princess Dianna’s death. Unbelievable, yet compelling viewing.

My love, thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and also with those who have loved ones in the area and are anxious about their well-being.

http://www.stuff.co.nz

My Steampunk Mini

 

As promised – here is a look and my second ever mini-book.

I have used the Graphic45 8x8 pad, Steampunk Debutante.

 

I found it harder to do than I expected but I am still reasonably pleased. Some pages strike me as a little unfinished but never mind.

My First Mini-Book

Over the Christmas break I got to to spend some precious one-on-one time with my close friend and greatest crafting inspiration, Shell.

She offered to help me to get started on my first mini.  Quite a daunting prospect, as it turned out.  Initially I had though “How hard can it be?”  Ha!!  Dumb question!

It was more the starting of, rather than the completion of and I was grateful for Shell’s guidance.  She is an amazing crafter and I love her dearly.

So . . .   what marvellous creation did I manage to come with then?

Using the the Graphic 45 8x8 pad “Once Upon A Springtime”, along with various stamps, embellishments and loads of liquid dimension, I am proud to present ……..

   

It was so much fun to create that I came home from holiday and promptly made another mini …..

Watch this space.